SteelSeries Arctis 1 vs. Sennheiser HD 600

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 1 and Sennheiser HD 600. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

SteelSeries Arctis 1 vs. Sennheiser HD 600 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 1 Sennheiser HD 600
Product Type Headset - 2.4 GHz - wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height 18.9 cm -
Width 18.5 cm -
Depth 8.71 cm -
Weight 288 g 260 g Sennheiser HD 600 are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 1 headphones.
Colour - Steel blue | Grey, black
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer Professional audio, home audio
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 9 m -
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 1 Sennheiser HD 600
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Open
Adjustable Headband Yes Yes
Foldable Yes - SteelSeries Arctis 1 can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Wireless Technology 2.4 GHz radio frequency -
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 12 - 40500 Hz Sennheiser HD 600 offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 1.
Max Input Power - 200 mW
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 3% <0.1% Sennheiser HD 600 have lower total harmonic distortion than SteelSeries Arctis 1.
Sensitivity 98 dB 97 dB SteelSeries Arctis 1 have higher sensitivity than Sennheiser HD 600.
Impedance 32 Ohm 300 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm -
Magnet Material - Neodymium
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 1 Sennheiser HD 600
Form Factor Detachable headset microphone -
Type Boom -
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional -
Noise Cancelling Yes - SteelSeries Arctis 1 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response 100 - 6500 Hz -
Sensitivity -38 dBV/Pascal -
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis 1 Sennheiser HD 600
Controls Volume, power on/off, answer/end, microphone on/mute, play/pause, next/previous track -
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 1 Sennheiser HD 600
Cable Type USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable
Micro-USB charge cable - detachable
Headset cable - detachable
Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - 3 m
Cable Length 3.05 m 3 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
Plated Connector - Gold
BATTERY AND CHARGING SteelSeries Arctis 1 Sennheiser HD 600
Battery Type Headset battery Lithium Ion -
Battery Life 20 hour(s) -
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 1 Sennheiser HD 600
Connector Type Microphone (mini-phone 3.5mm)
Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 1 Sennheiser HD 600
Included Accessories USB-C wireless transmitter 6.3 mm (1/4") stereo adapter
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
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